Drug Information

Gallium Injection

What is Gallium injection?

GALLIUM NITRATE (Ganite™) is a drug used to the lower the amount of calcium in your blood if you have a high calcium level. Gallium may also be used to help treat Paget's disease or certain cancers. A generic gallium injection is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I receive Gallium?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

kidney disease

an unusual reaction to Gallium, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should this medicine be used?

Gallium nitrate is given to you by a health-care professional by an infusion into a vein or by injection under your skin. You will probably receive this drug in a clinic or hospital.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

It is important to get the correct amount of gallium nitrate. If you miss a scheduled appointment, promptly call your health care professional.

What drug(s) may interact with Gallium?

aminoglycosides (a type of antibiotic, such as gentamicin or tobramycin)

amphotericin B

cisplatin

foscarnet

ganciclovir

pentamidine

vancomycin

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.